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In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 stage match, Australia triumphed over Bangladesh by 28 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method.
Match Summary
Bangladesh's Innings:
- Bangladesh scored 140 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- Key Performers:
- Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 41 runs off 36 balls.
- Towhid Hridoy contributed 40 runs off 28 balls.
- Liton Das added 16 runs.
Australian Bowling:
- Pat Cummins took 3 wickets for 29 runs.
- Adam Zampa claimed 2 wickets for 24 runs.
- Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell each took 1 wicket.
Australia's Chase:
- Due to rain, Australia needed to score 100 runs in 11.2 overs as per the DLS method.
- Australia successfully chased the target, scoring 100 runs with the loss of just 2 wickets.
Match Details
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
- Toss: Australia won the toss and elected to field first.
- Weather: Rain caused a delay in the toss.
Group Standings
- Group A: India, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh.
- Group B: England, South Africa, USA, West Indies.
Previous Matches in Super 8
- India, England, and South Africa have each won one match in the Super 8 stage.
This match further cements Australia's position in the tournament, showcasing their resilience and adaptability under the DLS method.
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